Senior 401(k) Compliance Specialist & Mentor

NBT; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NBT is seeking a Compliance Specialist III to prepare complex compliance filings and mentor team members in a collaborative environment. You will review government filings and ensure accuracy within department standards, applying strong math and analytical skills to drive quality and compliance.

The role requires an Associates degree with 5+ years of related experience and a QKA designation; proficiency in Excel/Word supports effective reporting and collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 5+ years related experience or equivalent combination.
• ASPPA Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) designation required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as retirement adoption agreements, program manuals, and government instructions and guidance.
• Ability to write reports and emails/correspondence, and work effectively with employees across the company.
• Advanced math skills including fractions, percentages, and ratios; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compliance tests and year-end packages including eligibility and contribution calculations, and perform required nondiscrimination testing and related reviews.
• Prepare, review, and publish Form 5500, Form 5330, Form 8955-SSA and other regulatory forms as needed; reconcile forms for large filer plans.
• Maintain knowledge of moderate-complexity plans and develop knowledge of more complex plans.
• Research and resolve testing and 5500 issues; mentor team members and help implement best practices.
• Prepare asset reconciliation and research differences for plan valuation and reporting.
• Assist with plan documents such as restatements, amendments, SPDs, SMMs and notices.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Report writing

Advanced math skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Associates degree

QKA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

NBT is seeking a Compliance Specialist III to prepare complex compliance filings and mentor team members in a collaborative environment. You will review government filings and ensure accuracy within department standards, applying strong math and analytical skills to drive quality and compliance.

The role requires an Associates degree with 5+ years of related experience and a QKA designation; proficiency in Excel/Word supports effective reporting and collaboration across the organization.